George Town goes dark for Earth Hour 2014

By Daniel Lee

May 2014 JUST A MINUTE
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Chow Kon Yeow flagging off Earth Hour.
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Earth Hour is a global initiative where individuals and businesses switch off their lights for an hour from 8:30pm to take a symbolic stand against climate change. And so, on March 29, George Town went dark.Town Hall was buzzing with activity. Music and performances captivated the crowd, many of whom were visiting the various booths, sampling food. Squeals of delight broke through the air when a panda, WWF’s adorable mascot, made an appearance.It was Earth Hour 2014 at the Esplanade,...

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